Trapping 101

Author : Philip Massaro
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1510716343
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Trapping 101 written by Philip Massaro and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-03-24 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tips, tactics, and techniques for all skill levels. The ancient art of trapping goes back centuries, almost to the beginning of civilization. Native Americans used the pit trap, deadfalls, and snares, the Chinese documented the use of nets and pits in the fourth century BCE, and virtually every civilization can exhibit some example of the use of a trap in one form or another to procure meat, hides, or fur. The fur trade across Europe was dominated by the Russians, which provided furs to the greater part of Western Europe and Asia during the Middle Ages, which prompted the exploration of Siberia and its game rich forests. In North America, trapping was one of the primary reasons why settlers pushed West, taking advantage of the bountiful game across the continent. Fur was used not only for coats, hats, and mittens, it was used as a form of barter. The taking of a fur-bearing animal was and is a big accomplishment, as fooling a crafty animal on its home territory is no easy feat. In Trapping 101, veteran trapper Phil Massaro reveals all the secrets of the trade, from knowing where to set traps, to understanding and using various types of traps, to properly using scents. Tips and tactics for taking beavers, muskrats, weasels, raccoons, skunks, otters, and more are all covered. While there is a wealth of information in here for beginners, information that will help them pick up trapping with relative ease, there are many subtle tips and tricks that even a veteran trapper will appreciate. Times have, of course, changed since the days of the voyageurs and rendezvouses. There are many more people in this modern world, many more dwellings, many more towns and cities. But there is a place for trapping in all this, just as there are places for hunting and fishing. A knowledgeable trapper, following game rules and respecting the animals he is trying to trap, fits right into the grand scheme of Mother Nature existing in harmony with humankind. This book will help you achieve that.

Author : Jim Spencer
Publisher : Stackpole Books
ISBN 13 : 081173417X
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Guide to Trapping written by Jim Spencer and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • Complete guide to trapping raccoon, muskrat, mink, otter, beaver, and a variety of other species • Authoritative advice on matching the right trap--whether leg-hold, body gripper, or snare--to each furbearer • Species-specific instructions for making sets that deliver and tips for preparing and marketing pelts to maximize profits Trapping has become somewhat of a lost art, but interest in the sport is as strong as ever thanks to a stable fur market and a growing need to control mammal populations or remove nuisance animals. In Guide to Trapping, Jim Spencer covers strategies for successfully harvesting popular species such as raccoon, muskrat, mink, otter, beaver, coyote, gray fox, red fox, bobcat, skunk, and opossum. His entertaining and informative writing will appeal to trappers of all levels. Spencer discusses trap styles and the basics of establishing and working a trapline, including techniques for fastening and adjusting traps and a species-by-species review of trapping tactics for the country's most pursued furbearers. The field-tested techniques, carefully explained and illustrated, will help trappers make sets that deliver maximum results.

Author : Janet Pesaturo
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 081176804X
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Camera Trapping Guide written by Janet Pesaturo and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-09-01 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using a specially made, inexpensive and rugged heat-detecting camera, you can view wildlife up close. Camera Trapping Guide gives you the trapping techniques and knowledge of animal behaviors so you can get the best possible photos and videos. Includes 37 species common to the eastern U.S. Large and small mammals, squirrels to bears, deer, and moose, plus birds and even the American alligator—are covered. With photos and range maps each entry gives details on physical characteristics, tracks and sign, diet, habitat, and breeding. Also included are specific camera trapping techniques pertinent to each animal. You’ll learn the characteristics of the various cameras, where to place the camera and the camera settings to get best results, and how to minimize impacts on the environment.

Author : Dave Canterbury
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1440598525
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Bushcraft Field Guide to Trapping, Gathering, and Cooking in the Wild written by Dave Canterbury and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-10 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Practical and sized just right, for places where Google can’t always be summoned. Includes a guide to what’s edible for foragers and key illustrations, in addition to recipes.” —The Washington Post What to eat, where to find it, and how to cook it! Renowned outdoors expert and New York Times bestselling author Dave Canterbury provides you with all you need to know about packing, trapping, and preparing food for your treks and wilderness travels. Whether you're headed out for a day hike or a weeklong expedition, you'll find everything you need to survive--and eat well--out in the wild. Canterbury makes certain you're set by not only teaching you how to hunt and gather, but also giving you recipes to make while on the trail. Complete with illustrations to accompany his instructions and a full-color photo guide of plants to forage and those to avoid, this is the go-to reference to keep in your pack. The Bushcraft Field Guide to Trapping, Gathering, and Cooking in the Wild helps you achieve the full outdoor experience. With it, you'll be prepared to set off on your trip and enjoy living off the land.

Author : William Hamilton Gibson
Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
ISBN 13 : 0486819094
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tips and Tricks of Trapping written by William Hamilton Gibson and published by Courier Dover Publications. This book was released on 2018-01-16 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A classic of wood lore, this guide provides well-illustrated directions for constructing traps for large, small, and feathered game. Additional information covers animal habitats, camping, building simple shelters and canoes, and recipes.

Author : Eustace Hazard Livingston
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1616085592
Total Pages : 401 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Trapper's Bible written by Eustace Hazard Livingston and published by Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-07-01 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Hunting and Trapping! A collection of tips, tactics, and anecdotes from the finest trappers the United States has ever seen, The Trapper's Bible is an essential reference guide for hunters, trappers, and historians. Taken directly from some of the upmost authorities on the trapping profession, hundreds of photos and illustrations adorn this fascinating compendium. Broken up into sections, this volume details a wide variety of different traps and contains an extensive section outlining the behavior and nature of a long list of animals commonly hunted and trapped. The Trapper's Bible offers the best of the best — an informative look into life as a trapper. From a complete listing of steel traps to constructing a variety of deadfalls, pens, traps, triggers, and snares, the collected sources take you through the ins and outs of trapping, including practical how-to instructions as well as personal stories and letters from real trappers.

Author : Steve Giddins
Publisher : Gambit Publications
ISBN 13 : 9781901983135
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 101 Chess Opening Traps written by Steve Giddins and published by Gambit Publications. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only thing more humiliating than losing a game quickly is to lose a game quickly to a known opening trap. On the other hand, the easy point scored by the trapper is a great confidence booster, and allows the winner a good rest before the next game in a competition. This book shows that no-one should feel safe from an opponent armed to the teeth with cunning traps. Steve Giddins (who lived in Russia for a time) has collected his material from a wide variety of sources, some not normally available in the West.

Author : Dave Canterbury
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1507206704
Total Pages : 1024 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Bushcraft Boxed Set written by Dave Canterbury and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-11-14 with total page 1024 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bushcraft Boxed Set brings together four titles from wilderness expert and New York Times bestselling author Dave Canterbury. The collection includes: Bushcraft 101: The primer to wilderness survival based on the author’s 5Cs of Survivability (cutting tools, covering, combustion devices, containers, and cordages) Advanced Bushcraft: Takes it to the next level with self-reliance skills that teach you how to survive with little to no equipment The Bushcraft Guide to Trapping, Gathering, and Cooking in the Wild: Provides everything you need to know about packing, finding, and preparing food while trekking Bushcraft First Aid: Written with Jason A. Hunt, PhD, it’s the go-to first aid resource for anyone headed into the woods With this boxed set, you’ll be prepped and ready for your next outdoor adventure—wherever it takes you!

Author : Harry Elmer Kreps
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1634506790
Total Pages : 191 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Science of Trapping written by Harry Elmer Kreps and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-08-23 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Trapping in itself is an art.” —Elmer Harry Kreps In recent years, the fur trade has experienced a rebirth as nations such as Russia and China demand more and more of these fine pelts. Answering this demand is a growing contingent of modern-day trappers, poised to reap the rewards of this economic boom. While many have the niftiest gadgets and tools at their disposal when capturing animals, others still use time-tested trapping techniques. Such techniques originated and were perfected in the woods of North America. Counted among this previous generation of trappers is Elmer Harry Kreps, a man who grew up in the woods of the Northeast, where he fostered a great passion for nature and its life. Spending countless hours observing these creatures, he quickly learned to trap them. He collected his lessons into the now classic The Science of Trapping, an immensely useful book on the trade of capturing animals for fur. The Science of Trapping describes methods to capture various kinds of animals in both warm and cold months; skunk, fox, bear, mink, and the shy lynx are all covered, among others. Keps ends with a review of the various kinds of traps popular during his day. Interspersed throughout this helpful volume is a unique glimpse into the fur economy of the early twentieth century. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Author : Tom Krause
Publisher : National Trappers Association
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book NTA Trapping Handbook written by Tom Krause and published by National Trappers Association. This book was released on 1984 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed to be abundantly clear and easily understood by teenage readers, yet valuable enough to serve as a ready reference for accomplished trappers.